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Top Schools for Accounting Degrees

No matter how big or small a business is, they will always need someone to handle their taxes and organize finances. If you are someone who enjoys working with numbers, has good analytical skills, or desires to be in an ever-changing and growing atmosphere, then an accounting degree may be right for you. Here is a list of the top accounting schools.

The University Of Texas-Austin

The University of Texas is a public institution, and is one of the largest schools in the nation. McCombs School of Business allows students to earn a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in accounting. The undergraduate courses include fundamentals of financial accounting and fundamentals of taxation, fundamentals of managerial.

University Of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university. It was ranked #2 in accounting by the U.S. News and World Report. They offer a four-year undergraduate program that includes courses in mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, accounting 101 and accounting 102. These courses will prepare students with the skills they will need to become successful account.

The University of Southern California

USC Marshall School of Business offers the Leventhal School of Accountancy to students interested in pursuing an accountancy career. Leventhal's accounting degree programs allows students to explore the options of accounting they would like to pursue by introducing them to different accounting principles at beginning and intermediate levels. After this, students can select from one of these three specialized tracks - accounting, accounting information systems or graduate accounting.

Walden University

Walden University offers an online Bachelor of Science program in accounting. The program is designed to prepare students for the CPA exam and to meet the requirements for CPA licensure in every state. Students are taught critical thinking skills and effective communication in addition to accounting practices.

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University is a private university in Manchester, NH. They offer an online program for a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of accounting. The program is geared toward people who desire a career in the business world. The program focuses on general accounting principles, taxation, auditing, and financial analysis. With this being an online program, it is incredibly flexible. Students can work at their own time and pace.

Last Updated: January 24, 2024